Ohio State QB Barrett said coaching changes were needed

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Quarterback J.T. Barrett said coaching changes were needed at Ohio State and getting new offensive coordinators played into his decision to return for his final year of eligibility. During the Ohio State basketball game on Sunday, Barrett accepted the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award as the Big Ten’s best player. He said bringing in new offensive coaches was a positive move because “sometimes we get set in our ways.” After passing-game struggles culminated in a 31-0 rout by Clemson in the College Football Playoff, coach Urban Meyer ushered out Ed Warinner and Tim Beck, replacing them with former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson and NFL assistant Ryan Day. “Something new,” Barrett said. “Change is also a good thing. Change is not always bad. I think it was needed.” Barrett said last season’s offense was effective but wasn’t “lighting up the scoreboard” like fans had come to expect…

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